Heart Disease

Preventing Heart Disease See All Self Care See All Risk Factors See All Smoking See All Blood Pressure See All Diet and Nutrition See All High Blood Cholesterol See All Overweight and Obesity See All Physical Inactivity See All Stress See All Other Factors See All  Making Changes to Prevent Heart Disease in Self Care Your heart is a vital organ that keeps your body functioning. Unfortunately, many people don't treat it that way. They may not realize that their daily habits and lifestyle can overwork and damage their heart. So, take care of your heart and yourself. Start by making the following lifestyle changes. ...more  What You Can Do to Prevent Atherosclerosis in Self Care Atherosclerosis can be devastating, causing strokes, heart attacks, and death. The good news is that you can take steps to protect yourself from this disease. ...more  Take Action to Beat Heart Disease in Risk Factors Even if you already have atherosclerosis or have had a heart attack, there's a lot you can do to prevent future heart problems. ...more  Metabolic Syndrome: Lowering Your Heart Disease Risk in Risk Factors, Overweight and Obesity Tips for keeping your heart healthy, from controlling your blood pressure to keeping your cholesterol in check. ...more  How to Quit Smoking, Again in Smoking Follow these suggestions to help you kick the habit, again--this time, for good....more  Quitting Smoking Quiz in Smoking No matter what your age, or how long you have smoked, giving up cigarettes is the ticket to a longer life. Find out more about the benefits of quitting by taking this quiz....more  Diet to Help Prevent Heart Disease in Diet and Nutrition The Choose My Plate plan from the federal government is a guideline to help you eat a healthy diet. ...more  Cholesterol in the Blood in Diet and Nutrition The cholesterol in your blood comes from the foods you eat and your liver. Your liver makes all of the cholesterol your body needs. ...more  The Truth About Triglycerides in High Blood Cholesterol Triglycerides are the most common type of fat in your body. Most of your body's fat is stored as triglycerides....more  All About Cholesterol-Lowering Medicines in High Blood Cholesterol There are 7 main types of cholesterol-lowering medicines....more  Overview of Obesity in Overweight and Obesity Obesity is a serious, chronic disease that can inflict substantial harm to a person’s health. Learn about obesity causes and obesity health effects. ...more  Metabolic Syndrome in Overweight and Obesity Metabolic syndrome is a condition that includes the presence of a cluster of risk factors specific for cardiovascular disease. Metabolic syndrome greatly raises the risk of developing diabetes, heart disease, stroke, or all three. ...more  Medical Treatment for Obesity in Treatment for Obesity Medical treatment can help with weight loss if your own efforts are unsuccessful—or if you have a medical condition that makes it crucial to lose weight. ...more  Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Weight-Loss Surgery in Treatment for Obesity Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) is a type of weight-loss surgery. Weight-loss surgery is also called bariatric surgery. It's often done as a laparoscopic surgery, with small incisions in the abdomen. ...more  Exercise: Before Starting an Exercise Program in Physical Inactivity It's always important to talk with your healthcare provider before starting an exercise program. This is especially true if you have certain health conditions. ...more  Creating an Exercise Program in Physical Inactivity To improve your heart and lung fitness, aim for 30 to 60 minutes of aerobic exercise several times a week. ...more  Stress Can Increase Your Risk for Heart Disease in Stress Mental stress does more than diminish your sense of well-being. It also can increase your risk for heart disease. ...more  Heart Disease: Keep Your Gums Healthy in Other Factors People with gum disease are more likely to have heart disease than people with healthy gums. ...more  Get to the Heart of Oral Health in Other Factors Evidence is mounting that people with gum (periodontal) disease may be more at risk for heart disease and stroke. ...more